PMP® Certification Training in Kochi

Project Management Professionals (PMP®) course is one of the most recognised certification offered by Project Management Institute (PMI®). It is a privilege and honour for any organization to have Project managers certified as PMP®. It empowers an individual to work in any industry, with any methodology and across any location. PMP® certified individual are always preferred over Non- PMP® professionals. They also get more salary package and international recognition in the industry.

PMP certification overview

PMP is essential for project managers, and its value has risen by 25% from 2018 to 2022. A PMP certificate merits a salary 20% higher than the norm.

Yes, PMP Course is great for Architect, as they acquire project management skills, like cost control, teamwork, and quality control, enabling them to enhance project quality.

Yes, PMP Course is equivalent to a degree as it is globally recognized, and the practical knowledge and skills gained are that of a degree program.

Best certification options after completing PMP® Training:

• PRINCE 2 (the UK and Commonwealth nations)
  
• PMP CCR (the USA and other countries)
• PMI-RMP
• PMI-ACP Certification
• CSM Certification

StarAgile's contact hours have no expiration date. The aspirants must have 35 hours of formal project management education, or "contact hours."

Suppose you give incorrect information on your PMP application and fail an audit. As a result, you will be permanently barred from taking any PMI tests. And they certainly do imply indefinitely.

To report PDUs and renew your credential, you do not need to provide any supporting paperwork. You only need to submit the Self-Directed Learning (SDL) worksheet for your reported SDL activities after completing the online Activity Reporting Forms in the allotted time.

To comply with the PMP audit application regulations, you need to submit several documents, which must be sent to the PMI within 90 days.

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Our PMP® training in Kochi and course material are tailor made to cater to the need of certification and it will help in clearing the examination in 45 days. Our course package includes pre- recorded videos, Live virtual session by highly experienced trainers, 5 Simulation exams, 5 Projects, 5 Case Studies, End of chapter quizzes.

On Completion of Project Management Professional® training, 35 PDUs are awarded to aspirants.

Lectures are conducted via live online streaming by using Zoom platform. We conduct interactive sessions that enable you to ask questions and participate in discussions during class time. Individuals are provided recordings of each session for future reference as part of exam preparation.

Live Virtual trainings will be delivered via video conferencing. Aspirants can take course in two options i.e. in person or join the live classrooms remotely from their desktop. One can see and hear the course instructor and other classmates in real time.

There are 3 attempts for PMP® Course Online, first attempt will cost $575 for non-member and $425 for member, second attempt will cost $375 for non-member and $275 for member, third attempt will cost for $375 non-member and $275 for member.

Payment can be made via Credit card, Debit card, Net banking, Cheque / Wallets / NEFT

Yes, training is in alignment to PMBOK® Guide - Sixth Edition.

No. The exam fee is not included.

180 questions are there in PMI®-PMP® exam.

On completion of PMP® training in Kochi, we provide course completion certification along with 35 hrs. PDU certificate which is a pre-requisite to take up PMP® examination.

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Certification validity is 3 years. One needs to fulfill certification maintenance condition to renew the certification.

Globally recognized body called Project Management institute (PMI®) provides PMP® Training.

PMP® course is provided by PMI® (Project Management Institute) founded in the year 1969. PMI® delivers value for more than 2.9 million professionals working in nearly every country in the world through global advocacy, collaboration, education and research.

The certificate is valid for exactly three years from the day of certification. Extending the certificate for a period of three years requires furnishing proof of 60 PDUs (Professional Development Units).

On completion of exam successfully you will know the result shortly, the Prometric staff will give you a printout. You will receive an email from the PMI® within one to two weeks, and afterward, you can see your certification information on the PMI® registry and in your account. You will receive your certificate within four to six weeks.

Yes. One can retake the PMP® Exam. Re-examination attempt fees for members is $275 and $375 for Non-members.

As specified in eligibility criteria, one needs to obtain 35 hours of formal trainings which cannot be achieved by only self-study of PMBOK® Guide - Sixth Edition (reference book for PMP® exam). The above-mentioned hours can be obtained by formal education (MBA etc.) or by REP or Non REP training institutes.

For Non-members of PMI® (Project Management Institute) fees is $575 and for members it is $425. However, PMI® membership cost is $149 and a joining fee of $10.

Re-examination attempt fees are also dropped from $375 to $275 for members.

PMP® certification is closed book examination and held at exam centers.

No. You cannot pause the PMP® exam but one can take as many breaks as you wish, note that this time will be counted towards your exam duration.

The PMP® exam has a total duration of 4 Hrs in which one must answer 180 questions. 

PMI® offers both Paper Based Test and Computer Based Test but Paper based test are applicable to candidates living at least 300 km (186.5 miles) from a CBT (Computer Based Test) Centre. 300 km limit does not apply if a corporate organizes PBT for it employee. Also in case of PBT Exam Results may take 6 to 8 weeks after the exam whereas for CBT result is shown immediately on completion of exam.

PMP® Training process is defined as mentioned below:-

Step 1(Fulfillment of Eligibility Criteria)– All the above-mentioned eligibility criteria needs to be fulfilled such as education, work experience and formal training hours.

Step 2 (Application Completion)- Once an individual has fulfilled the eligibility criteria, application needs to be submitted within 90 days of opening an application.

Step 3 (Application Review)- On successful application submission, verification of documents and details submitted takes places as per the criteria to be met. Application review period takes around 5-10 days.

Step 4 (Payment)- On application been approved, payment can be done successfully.

Step 5 (Test appointment Scheduling)- On payment completion, final stage of test appointment takes place. From the date of application approval,1 year is approved for taking the exam. Any individual can sit 3 exams in this 1 year’s tenure.

To keep your Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, you must maintain a certain amount of PDUs, which you may earn by attending events or completing courses. You can apply PDUS to learning, teaching, and volunteering, and you can carry forward the excess PDUS to the subsequent re-certification.

Construction and engineering, financial services, information technology, healthcare, and law are all industries that require project management the most. Startups and small enterprises need it the most.

The Project Management Professional (PMP® Training) is in high demand, and earning the PMP® designation can lead to career advancement and higher salaries. According to the Survey, the project management job sector will likely expect 22 million new job opportunities by 2027.

The renewal fee for PMP® certification in India is Rs.3,475 and Rs.11,585 for member and non-member, respectively. You must submit a renewal application and meet the requirements specified for the renewal. The renewal application includes your name, contact information, and PMP® number.

The Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification does not expire. However, you must renew the PMP® credential every three years. You should earn 60 professional development units (PDUs) for renewal in the three years since you last earned your PMP® credential.

The amount of salary increase you may experience after becoming a PMP® professional varies depending on various factors. However, according to a study by PMI, on average, PMP® certification holders earn 20% more than those without the certification.

Yes, the PMP® exam is one of the toughest exams in the world. This certification requires understanding how professionals handle projects. PMP® exam covers a lot of the syllabus. You need to be well versed with project management skills and quickly answer all the questions to pass the exam.

For the successful implementation of the project, the planning, distribution of resources and tasks, and overall management are needed. This responsibility is taken by the project manager. The project managers work towards achieving the end goal and the requirements of the project. With exceptional managerial and technical skills, the project manager role can be aced by PMP® certification with StarAgile.

The domains for the new PMP® exam format have been updated to include more diverse skills and approaches.

The new exam will focus on three domains:

• People - focusing on skills and activities associated with effectively leading a project team

• Process - reinforcing the technical aspects of managing a project

• Business Environment - focusing on the connection between projects and organizational strategy

The new content will also include predictive, agile, and hybrid approaches in the exam.

For more detail, please refer to PMP® exam updates by PMI.

You need 35 hours of training with 36 months of project management experience if you have a Bachelor’s degree and are recommended 60 to 120 hours of rigorous self-studying for the exam.

Alternatively, you need to have 35 hours of training completed with 60 months of project management experience if you have an associate degree or less and then 60 to 120 hours of rigorous self-studying for the exam.

There are several course materials such as the PMP® exam reference book available. However, it is very important for every PMP® certification aspiring individual to read the PMBOK® Guide - Sixth Edition book. Alternatively, PMP® exam training offered by StarAgile covers all that is discussed in the PMBOK® Guide - Sixth Edition book to help individual’s master the art of project management. 

PMP® will notify you by email if your application is selected for a PMP® audit.

PMP® audit is a random process of selection. If you are selected for the audit, the audit process is as follows: - 

• Download the audit package from your email.

• Print the audit forms.

• Get it signed by your manager or supervisor for the relevant experience that you have.

• Get the photocopies of your Degree/Diploma.

• Get the photocopies of your relevant certificates.

• Send the forms and all the photocopies of the certificates to the below-mentioned address,

PMI®

Attn.: Certification Audit

14 Campus Blvd

Newtown Square, PA 19073-3299 the USA

A PMP® Course audit is an audit that reviews the PMP® programs such as the PMP® candidate’s credibility and certification process. It is done with randomly selected applicants and you will indicated in advance if your credentials needs to be verified. 

Yes, several institutes are offering PMP® classes in Kochi. Having said that, check if they are reputed. Are they approved by PMI? If they can assist in registering for the PMP® exam as it is a tedious process. Do they provide mock exams etc? These checkpoints will allow you the choose the right PMP® class.

I would say the best PMP® Training institute not by one name, but the one that has the following features 

• Live virtual training 

• Lifetime access to recorded video

• End of sessions, quiz and activities 

• Well qualified and experienced trainer 

• Approved by PMI®

Yes, several institutes, Including StarAgile offers online training for PMP® certification. Due to the Covid pandemic the concept of online training started and in the last year, it has become the most popular mode of training. However, check if the online training is a live virtual training, enabling live interactions for a better understanding of the lectures and concepts.

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The course that is conducted as a workshop rather than theoretical is the best. Project Management is an art and that has to be practiced with scenarios and cannot be read in books. Therefore, the best course module should include all topics with practical examples and not just a theory explanation 

PMP® Course originated in the USA and is now a global certification. Similarly, Prince2 originated in the UK and is also a global certification. It depends on what you want to learn and implement the best practices for the organization. PMP® Training is knowledge-based and Prince2 is process-based. You can take any of these to be a certified project manager. Both are for project managers. 

Yes PMP® exam can be taken online. You need to decide in advance for the PMP® exam date and schedule the exam. This is because it is a proctored exam and a live proctor will watch you during the exam. This online exam can be taken in the comfort of home or office. You need to have a webcam, laptop, a good internet connection, and a quiet place to appear for the 4-hour exam.

PMI® will not be updating the PMP® exam after the release of the PMBOK® Guide 7th Edition. Since both the PMP® exam and the PMBOK® Guide - Sixth Edition use updated and accurate terms already used by project managers in the field, there is no need to update the exam after the PMBOK® Guide - Sixth Edition is updated.